Just Stop Oil activists block a London road

The transcript discusses the current suffering experienced by people, including the speaker's family, and questions whether to wait for government intervention. It reflects on historical movements for rights, such as women's suffrage, and debates the relevance and risks of activism today. The conversation encourages taking action to make a difference, highlighting the sacrifices made by activists in the past and present.

What are the implications of waiting for the government to take action regarding suffering?

How did women achieve the right to vote according to the text?

What risks do people take when they stand up for their rights?

In what ways do the experiences of suffragists relate to current struggles for rights?

What does the speaker mean by saying 'we have to do something'?